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挟持

挾持
xié chíHSK 7

挟持 (xié chí) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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verb 动

  1. Englishto take or hold hostage

    • EX
      歹徒挟持了一名路人作为人质。

      The criminal took a passer-by hostage.

    • EX
      警方成功解救了被挟持的儿童。

      The police successfully rescued the child who had been held hostage.